Background
Lewis, Morris was born on April 19, 1911 in Lexington, Mississippi, United States. Son of Morris and Julia (Herrman) Lewis.
Wholesale and retail grocery executive
Lewis, Morris was born on April 19, 1911 in Lexington, Mississippi, United States. Son of Morris and Julia (Herrman) Lewis.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1932.
With, Lewis Grocer Company, Indianola, Mississippi, 1932-1986; pres, Lewis Grocer Company, 1937-1969; Chairman of the Board, Lewis Grocer Company, 1969-1986; president, Sunflower Stores, Indianola, 1948-1969; Chairman of the Board, Sunflower Stores, 1969-1986; vice-president, director, Super Valu Stores, Inc, Hopkins, Minnesota, 1965-1970; Chairman of the Board, Super Valu Stores, Inc, 1970-1976; director, chairman of the executive committee, Super Valu Stores, Inc, 1976-1983; president, Delta Marketing Company, Indianola, 1981-1987. Director Peoples Bank of Indianola.
Member National council Boy Scouts American, also board directors, past president Delta council. Trustee emeritus Millsaps College, Jackson, Food Industry Crusade Against Hunger, 1985-1991. Served to major Army of the United States, World World War World War II.
Member National-American Wholesale Grocers Association (past national president, past Chairman of the Board), Mississippi Economics Council (past chairman).
Married Frederica Lantor, November 21, 1933;children: Morris III, Julia (Mistress Gerald W. Miller).